This is why these creatures remain hidden or entrenched in their caves , waiting for a potential prey to pass close to  them.Once  they visualize  their  prey , they  load their pincer as if it were  a magnum of high caliber, and then when the victim is close,  the weapon produces the click that emits the bubble of water which hits it strongly.In some cases, the impact is so strong that it kills the victim immediately,  and some other times, the impact only stuns it , so that the Pistol Shrimp has the opportunity to attack it and finish his job.Sometimes this depends on the size of the prey, and how accurate the blow can be, since occasionally, the victim can face his attacker, and fight. Although there have been some controversies about the shrimp shell, whether it is swallowed or not, it depends on the taste of the people.There are people who like to eat raw shrimps, and nothing happens; and there are other people who prefer to wait until shrimps go through water and salt. The tiger pistol shrimp is a carnivore, preying primarily on The tiger pistol shrimp is one of the most popular pistol shrimp in the marine aquarium hobby as it has a peaceful temperament, is inexpensive and does not require complicated care. In their The shrimp doesn't have very good eyesight and so the goby watches out for predators for both of them. For example there isn’t yet a certain explanation, about why females behave more aggressive among them, than against females of other species.There is a theory about this; since males tend to share their caves with other males, thus females don’t   fight for territory , but for partner. Another interesting thing about the tiger pistol shrimp (and all pistol shrimp species) is the way they capture prey. in their tank. In the same way, shrimps  are an indispensable  element for people who have any type of nervous imbalance.Although there is  a huge controversy regarding the level of cholesterol that shrimps may have, it has been scientifically proven that an egg has much more cholesterol than a quarter of a kilogram  of boiled shrimp.This is the reason why they represent an ideal food for people who want to lose weight, not only because theycontain  few calories, but because they  are rich in proteins, and this is an excellent combination to burn fat and provide the energy that is required when  exercisingAnother benefit of this food is that it keeps the skin hydrated, which prevents the formation of wrinkles. Pistol shrimps are very shy animals in the aquarium, but you should still use caution when keeping them in the same tank with smaller shrimp species. natural habitat pistol shrimps feed on smaller shrimp species, such as the and mysis shrimp. This is almost a business, because the shrimp is responsible of  cleaning chores  while the fish guarantees the safety they need.These  shrimps  have  a very peculiar way of hunting, since they are conscious of the powerful weapon they have, which is extremely effective, and helps them get their food successfully. In general, they are easy to feed in captivity. The Srilankan Tiger Pistol Shrimp of .75″-1.5″ costs $19.95. Since  shrimps also contain  vitamin E they provide the skin with the elasticity it needs, and in addition, it prevents atherosclerosis, because it prevents the arteries from becoming clogged.Eating shrimp is very beneficial, because it prevents the formation of blood clots, and thanks to the presence of selenium among its properties, not only protects the immune system, but also the cardiovascular system.

The Pistol Shrimp is a decapod crustacean, like most of this species.Generally, these shrimps have a dark brown body, or brown green, with a large amount of rounded small spots in pale  green ,  even yellowish;  which form transversal bands. At some point, a potential predator must come near because both the shrimp and goby enter the burrow If the shrimp and goby leave the burrow they remain in close contact with one another.

predator comes near, the goby warns the shrimp by using a particular tail movement and they both hide in the burrow created by the shrimp. Unlike the males, the females only tend to fight with the females, always avoiding a confrontation with the males of their species.Since  this  species was recently discovered , there are still many unknown  aspects about Pistol Shrimps.